The Sunset Passage
Ole Paint is saddled, facing west
Boot in the stirrup, reins in hand
Preparing to mount, depart the land
History repeats, I've done my best
No longer youthful, no longer strong
Decisions made, right and wrong
Grateful that you were there
Thankful that we could share
Tender memories to carry along
A lovely melody was life's song
A job well done and able to boast
Duty and loyalties always foremost
Personal desires put aside
Life's peaks and valleys taken in stride
I'm ready now for a final ride.
About this poem
Written for my sweet wife at a time when I knew not what tomorrow held.
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Written on June 11, 2007
Submitted by cfergus777 on January 04, 2022
Modified on March 30, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | ABBA CCDDCC EEFFF |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 500 |
| Words | 90 |
| Stanzas | 3 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 6, 5 |
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